A boss at one of Northern Ireland's top nightclubs has been acquitted of assaulting two customers.

Mark McCourt (35) was also found not guilty of attacking a third man outside Thompsons Garage in central Belfast two years ago.

The case against the venue's part-owner and two co-accused was thrown out after one of the alleged victims lied about having no criminal record. Clearing all three defendants at Belfast Magistrates' Court, Deputy District Judge Chris Holmes warned he may refer that man to the Public Prosecution Service for attempting to pervert the course of justice.